Island
Alcatraz
Best primary window for Alcatraz: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
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National Monument
Cabrillo
Best primary window for Cabrillo: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Castle Mountains
Best primary window for Castle Mountains: February, with March and April as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Channel Islands
Best primary window for Channel Islands: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
César E. Chávez
Best primary window for César E. Chávez: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Death Valley
Best primary window for Death Valley: February, with March and April as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Devils Postpile
Best primary window for Devils Postpile: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Eugene O'Neill
Best primary window for Eugene O'Neill: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
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Island
Alcatraz
Best primary window for Alcatraz: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Cabrillo
Best primary window for Cabrillo: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Castle Mountains
Best primary window for Castle Mountains: February, with March and April as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Channel Islands
Best primary window for Channel Islands: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
César E. Chávez
Best primary window for César E. Chávez: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Death Valley
Best primary window for Death Valley: February, with March and April as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Devils Postpile
Best primary window for Devils Postpile: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Eugene O'Neill
Best primary window for Eugene O'Neill: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Fort Point
Best primary window for Fort Point: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Recreation Area
Golden Gate
Best primary window for Golden Gate: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
John Muir
Best primary window for John Muir: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Joshua Tree
Best primary window for Joshua Tree: February, with March and April as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
Juan Bautista de Anza
Best primary window for Juan Bautista de Anza: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Lassen Volcanic
Best primary window for Lassen Volcanic: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Lava Beds
Best primary window for Lava Beds: April, with October and November as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Manzanar
Best primary window for Manzanar: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Preserve
Mojave
Best primary window for Mojave: February, with March and April as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Muir Woods
Best primary window for Muir Woods: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Pinnacles
Best primary window for Pinnacles: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Seashore
Point Reyes
Best primary window for Point Reyes: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Memorial
Port Chicago Naval Magazine
Best primary window for Port Chicago Naval Magazine: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front
Best primary window for Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Historical Park
San Francisco Maritime
Best primary window for San Francisco Maritime: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Recreation Area
Santa Monica Mountains
Best primary window for Santa Monica Mountains: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Parks
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Best primary window for Sequoia & Kings Canyon: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Tule Lake
Best primary window for Tule Lake: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown
Best primary window for Whiskeytown: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Yosemite
Best primary window for Yosemite: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.